Capcom's 2019 Resident Evil 2 can now be played in local co-op thanks to a new PC mod that adds a fully controllable second character to the survival horror remake. Resident Evil 2 fans will now be able to face Raccoon City together through shared-screen, split-screen, and even AI-controlled companion options.

Widely celebrated as a return to form for the series, the Resident Evil 2 remake launched in 2019 and has gone on to become one of the company's biggest games, while helping establish the blueprint for its modern remake series. As fans will know, RE2 stars Leon and Claire but from different perspectives, with their campaigns always designed as strictly single-player adventures that intertwine at certain intervals. That makes co-op an especially interesting addition for longtime players who may already know every hallway of the RPD, as bringing someone else along changes an experience deliberately built around feeling isolated and vulnerable.

According to the latest leaks and rumors, Capcom is moving forward with a remake of the original Resident Evil game.

Nexus Mods creator Shopcreeper01's Local Couch Co-op mod , previously known as HUNK'y Friend , turns Resident Evil 2 into a proper two-player game rather than simply adding an NPC follower. Player 2 can control HUNK or one of several other characters, each with separate aiming, inventory, weapons, pickups, HUD elements, and a flashlight. Both players can also be attacked, trade supplies, and revive each other after being downed, while losing both characters ends the run altogether. Right now, the mod supports shared-screen and split-screen play, plus an AI companion mode for solo players, but fans should note that the whole package requires the Steam PC version and REFramework to run properly.

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